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Fundamental planetary science : physics, chemistry, and habitability

by: Lissauer, Jack Jonathan; De Pater, Imke, 1952-

Publication date: 2013

Collection: folkscanomy_science; folkscanomy; additional_collections

Language: English

Item Size: 447.3M

Fundamental Planetary Science, Physics, Chemistry and Habitability by Jack J. Lissauer, Imke de Pater

"A quantitative, broad-based introduction to planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, including planet formation, extrasolar planets, and planetary habitability"--

Includes bibliographical references (pages 553-560) and index

Introduction -- Dynamics -- Physics and astrophysics -- Solar heating and energy transport -- Planetary atmospheres -- Surfaces and interiors -- Sun, solar wind and magnetic fields -- Giant planets -- Terrestrial planets and the Moon -- Planetary satellites -- Meteorites -- Minor planets and comets -- Planetary rings -- Extrasolar planets -- Planet formation -- Planets and life